Gin Basil Smash Cocktail
Fancy an aromatic and refreshing drink? This delicious gin basil smash cocktail makes for an impressive-looking but easy-to-make cocktail with so much flavor.
Servings: 2
Calories: 111kcal
Equipment
- cocktail shaker with strainer
- muddler
Ingredients
- 8 sprigs sweet basil
- 1 lemon
- 8 cl gin ( 2 ½ ounces)
- 2 teaspoon agave syrup
- sparkling water
Instructions
- Wash the basil and lemons, and pat them dry. Cut the lemons in half and then quarter them.
- Place the sprigs of basil and lemon quarters in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until well combined and the juices of the lemon and basil release.
- Add the gin, agave syrup, and 2-4 ice cubes to the cocktail shaker. Shake until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.
Notes
- It is up to you how much sparkling water you fill this gin basil smash with, according to how intense in flavor you want it to be.
- Want to make this cocktail virgin? Substitute gin with its non-alcoholic counterpart. Alternatively, you can leave the spirit out altogether and fill the drink with more sparkling water.